South Africa Safari & Drive

22 nights from €8,100 per person

This twenty two night journey through South Africa is designed for couples who want variety without rushing, combining city stays, coastal driving, wine country, the Garden Route and a private safari lodge. With international flights from Dublin, a one way car hire, well chosen stops and guided experiences included, the route flows naturally from Cape Town to the Eastern Cape, on to Johannesburg and finishes with four nights on safari.

Begin in Cape Town with four nights in a central base that makes the city easy to explore. The included hop on hop off sightseeing tour covers the main areas, from the V&A Waterfront to Table Mountain viewpoints, while a full day guided tour takes in Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, offering clear insight into South Africa's political history.

  • Drive along the coast to Hermanus for two nights, a relaxed seaside town known for coastal walks, cliff paths and ocean views. It is a good change of pace after the city and a natural stop before continuing east. From here the route continues to Franschhoek for two nights, surrounded by vineyards and mountain scenery, with time for wine tasting, relaxed lunches and exploring the village on foot.
  • The Garden Route unfolds from here, with two nights in Knysna, centred on a sheltered lagoon with waterfront walks and coastal viewpoints nearby, followed by three nights near Plettenberg Bay. The area suits beach time, nearby nature reserves and short scenic drives, with your lodge offering an easy base to return to after days out along the coast.
  • After a short stop in Johannesburg, fly on to Hoedspruit and transfer to Kapama River Lodge for four nights on an all inclusive safari stay. Daily game drives are led by experienced guides tracking wildlife across the reserve, with all meals and drinks included throughout the stay.

Cape Town | Hermanus | Franschhoek | Knysna | Plettenberg Bay | Johannesburg | Kapama


What's Included:

  • 22 nights accommodation throughout
  • 4 nights in Cape Town
  • 2 nights in Hermanus
  • 2 nights in Franschhoek
  • 2 nights in Knysna
  • 3 nights near Plettenberg Bay
  • 4 nights at Kapama River Lodge, all inclusive
  • Daily breakfasts throughout
  • All meals and drinks during safari stay
  • Cape Town hop on hop off sightseeing tour
  • Full day Cape Town and Robben Island guided tour
  • Twice daily game drives at Kapama River Lodge
  • Return flights from Dublin with Qatar Airways via Doha
  • Domestic flights within South Africa
  • Private airport transfers in Johannesburg
  • 13 days one way car hire from Cape Town Airport to Port Elizabeth Airport with inclusive insurance
  • Flights depart Dublin 1 October 2026

Terms and Conditions

Return flights from Dublin with Qatar Airways via Doha, domestic flights within South Africa, private airport transfers in Johannesburg, 13 days one way car hire from Cape Town Airport to Port Elizabeth Airport with inclusive insurance, and 22 nights accommodation across Cape Town, Hermanus, Franschhoek, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and Kapama River Lodge. Included experiences cover a Cape Town hop on hop off sightseeing tour, a full day Cape Town and Robben Island guided tour, and twice daily game drives at Kapama River Lodge with all meals and drinks included during the safari stay. Prices are based on 2 adults sharing. Flights depart Dublin on 1 October 2026. Price is correct at the time of posting (11 February 2026). Offers are subject to change.

22 nights from €8,100 per person

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